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Description
Although confined to a hotel room after his flatulence offends the patrons of a beach resort, Walter the farting dog makes an explosive sea rescue to save little Billy and Betty.
Quick Summary
Got a kid who loves gross humor and dogs? Walter the Farting Dog: Banned From the Beach is a quick, laugh-out-loud story about a pooch whose gas gets him kicked out of a beach resort, but then he gets a chance to be a hero when two kids are in danger. It's pitched at a 3.6 reading level and only about 1,300 words, so even early readers can power through it in one sitting. The plot mixes silly, kid-friendly jokes with a small moment of suspense when Walter has to make an explosive rescue, giving the story just enough tension to keep kids on the edge without being scary. Parents will appreciate that the book gently touches on responsibility (maybe don't let your dog rip one in public) while still keeping the tone light and fun. If your child liked the goofy humor and animal heroics in something like "Dog Breath," they'll probably grin their way through this one.